Private sector participation in Railway works

Ministry of Railways (MoR) has taken initiatives in various areas viz. network expansion, setting up of locomotive factories, induction of railway wagons, Station Re-Development etc. to attract private investment and participation. Five Public Private Partnership (PPP) models of Participative Policy of MoR, namely Non-Government Railway (NGR), Joint Venture (JV), Customer Funded model, Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and … Read more

16.61 lakh Candidates trained under PMKVY get placement

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal VikasYojana (PMKVY 2.0) 2016-20 with a view to imparting skill development training to the prospective youth across 371 courses. As on 17.01.2020, 73.47 lakhs youths have been trained while 16.61 lakhs candidates have been placed under this programme. Further, under Craftsman … Read more

Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival 2020

Event: Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival Venue: Udaipur Manji ka Ghat (Ambraighat) Fatehsagar Paal Gandhi Ground Date: 7th to 9th February 2020 Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival – is a city-wide, multi venue music festival featuring over 150 global artists and collaborations with participation from over 20 countries witnessing a footfall of over 50,000 people … Read more

USCL urge residents to participate in survey on ease of living index

Udaipur : Determined to improve its position after having slipped down in swachhta ranking, Udaipur Smart City Limited (USCL) is making serious efforts to encourage citizens to participate in the ongoing survey on ease of living index. The digital survey that began on February 1 would continue till 29 where the residents perception regarding various services … Read more

‘Pedal to Jungle’ to explore rural lifestyle amid wilderness

Udaipur : In a joint collaboration of the Forest Department, Bella Basera Resort and Spa,Kumbhalgarh and Le Tour De India the third edition of exclusive cycling adventure ‘Pedal To Jungle’ would be held from February 7 to 9. The event aims to promote wildlife-eco-responsible tourism and the adventure expedition is especially designed to provide the cyclists … Read more

Inflation Witnessing Moderation Since 2014; Volatility of Prices for Most Essential Food Commodities Down in 2014-19

Inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014 in India. The Economic Survey 2019-20 presented in Parliament today by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman states that recently inflation hashowever shown an uptick. Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has increased from 3.7 per cent in 2018-19 (April to December 2018) … Read more

‘Embrace change & grow’ – says Pujya Swami Brahmavihari Das on his visit to Hindustan Zinc

Udaipur : As the proverb goes, ‘Change is the only constant thing, and we should accept & embrace change.’ Pujya Swami Brahmavihari Das from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha delivered a motivational talk on how to ‘Embrace change & grow’ at the Head Office of Hindustan Zinc on 1st February 2020.  Pujya Swami Brahmavihari Das is an … Read more

Union Budget disappoints Indian markets on Saturday

The Union Budget disappointed Indian markets on Saturday, as Sensex and Nifty settled with losses of around 2.50% each. Indices made a cautious start of the day, as the Controller General of Accounts’ data (CGA) showed that the government’s fiscal deficit touched 132.4 per cent of the full-year target at December-end mainly due to slower … Read more

Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival set to begin from 7th February

Udaipur : Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival, India’s biggest world music extravaganza, will be held this year from 7th-9th February in the beautiful city of lakes. The fifth edition of the festival will witness the presence of over 150 renowned musicians from over 10 countries including Spain, France, Switzerland, Kurdistan, Iran/ Lebanon, Portugal, India and many … Read more

Land Rover Introduces New Range Rover Evoque In India

Udaipur : Jaguar Land Rover India today announced the launch of the New Generation Range Rover Evoque. Available in the highly specced S and the sportier R-Dynamic SE derivative, the New Range Rover Evoque is offered with BS-VI compliant 132 kW Ingenium Turbocharged Diesel powertrain and a 184 kW Ingenium Turbocharged Petrol powertrain with a … Read more

‘100 Farmers. 100 Stories’ Photo & Video Story Contest launched by TAFE – Be a #FarmDost

Udaipur : TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, the world’s third largest tractor manufacturer, launches‘100 Farmers. 100 Stories’ – a nationwide Photo and Video Story Contest, dedicated to the farming communityas part of its ‘Be a #FarmDost’ initiative. The objective of this unique contest is to curate the top 100 inspiring stories of farmers … Read more

Samsung Launches Galaxy A51 in India with Awesome Features and Cool ‘Make for India’ Innovations

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics and smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy A51, its latest addition to the Galaxy A Line. Built to deliver meaningful innovations and awesome mobile experiences to everyone, the Galaxy A51 is packed with enhanced features: A smarter quad camera to help capture the world as you see it, an … Read more

Police lathi charge people in Udaipur staging protest against CAA, many injured

Udaipur : Stones, footwear, broken window panes were the remnants of the rally under the ‘Band’ call against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which began peacefully but took an ugly turn at DelhiGate, the busiest junction in the center of the city on Wednesday afternoon. Chaos hit the streets as people ran to escape when … Read more

Guinness World Record for 4035 saplings planted in less than 1 minute

Udaipur : Lakshyaraj Singh of the Udaipur ex-royal family, commenced a unique ‘Go Green’ initiative ‘Vriksh Hi Jeevan Abhiyaan’ on Tuesday which has earned him the third Guinness World Record in just under 10 months.During the campaign, thousands of school students, Indian Army personnel and citizens from all walks of life participated and planted 4035 saplings … Read more

Delhi Police arrests Sharjeel Imam from Jehanabad

Jehanabad : Controversial JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who stoked controversy with his “cut off Assam from India” remark, was arrested by a team of Delhi Police from Bihar’s Jehanabad on Tuesday. Earlier today, Jehanabad Police had detained Sharjeel’s younger brother Muzammil Imam in the wee hours. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Sunday booked … Read more

Samsung Launches Galaxy S10 Lite in India; Now, Take Professional Shots with Super Steady OIS-Enabled Pro-Grade Camera

Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics and smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy S10 Lite in India. Galaxy S10 Lite combines Pro-Grade camera and flagship features of the S10 series and comes with groundbreaking developments in display, camera and performance to meet the distinct needs of millennials.   “Galaxy S10 Lite is an … Read more

Samsung India Employees Join Hands to Restore Aravalis

Samsung India reaffirmed its commitment to preservation of environment with a cleanliness drive organized at Aravali Biodiversity Park in Gurugram. The drive was organised in collaboration with IAmGurgaon, an NGO that works towards restoring Gurugram’s green habitat.         “We have been launching such drives across the country and have seen massive participation … Read more

The Real ‘Winter Wonderland’ Shot on Galaxy

From snow-capped mountains to its north to blue seas in the south, India is a land of scenic beauty.   At an altitude of 1600 metres above sea level,  amidst peaks full of snow and dense forests is the breath-taking Tirthan Valley, one of the most off beat destinations for adventure and nature.   A young student from the Delhi … Read more

Samsung Launches Curd Maestro™, World’s First Refrigerator That Prepares Curd, Introduces its 2020 Refrigerator Line-up

Samsung, India’s biggest and most trusted consumer electronics and smartphones brand, today announced the launch of the Curd Maestro Refrigerator, the world’s first refrigerator that will not just preserve food but also prepare it.   For generations, curd has been an essential condiment paired with varied Indian recipes across geographies; but curd preparation is demanding. … Read more

Building on the Note Legacy, Samsung Introduces Galaxy Note10 Lite in India

Samsung India, the country’s most trusted consumer electronics and smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy Note10 Lite, a smartphone designed to enhance productivity and to compliment the fast-evolving needs of millennials. Galaxy Note10 Lite brings the power and premium experience of Galaxy Note series, taking the overall smartphone experience to an entirely different … Read more

Give Your Home a Makeover with Samsung Republic Day Offers, Get up to 15% Cashback

 This Republic Day, Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics and mobile phone brand, today announced exclusive offers for its customers. These exciting offers, coupled with attractive finance schemes with up to 15% cash back, and easy EMIs with zero down payment will be valid till January 31, 2020.   Adding to the occasion, these offers further … Read more

Samsung The Frame QLED TV is Back on Popular Demand at Attractive Offer Prices During Flipkart Republic Day Sale

Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics and mobile phones brand, today announced the sale of its revolutionary lifestyle TV, The Frame QLED TV, in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, during the Flipkart Republic Day Sale from January 19 to January 22, 2020, at attractive special prices.   This comes after The Frame QLED TV … Read more

Samsung at CES 2020: The Week in Pictures

At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the world’s largest consumer technology show, Samsung ushered in the Age of Experience. Kicking off the busy week, Samsung hosted its First Look event where it unveiled the latest innovation in Smart TVs from MicroLED, QLED 8K and its newest Lifestyle TV – The Sero.     The “Sero,” … Read more

Celebrate New Year with Samsung’s Attractive Offers on Consumer Durables, Get Up To 15% Cashback

Celebrating the auspicious festivals of Lohri, Sankranti and Pongal, Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics and mobile phone brand, today announced exclusive offers for its customers. These exciting offers, coupled with attractive finance schemes with up to 15% cash back, and easy EMIs with zero down payment will be valid till January 31, 2020.   Adding to … Read more

Samsung Continues its Commitment to the Olympic Movement and Young Athletes at Lausanne 2020

  Samsung Electronics, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment and Computing Equipment category, is bringing cutting-edge mobile technology and Olympic inspiration to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020. In addition to its Olympic Showcase, Samsung is connecting the future generation of Olympic athletes with current Olympian Dina Asher-Smith to defy barriers to … Read more

25-year-old television actor Sejal Sharma found hanging at her apartment in Thane

Mumbai / Udaipur  : A 25-year-old television actor allegedly committed suicide at her residence on Mira Road in the neighbouring Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Saturday. Sejal Sharma was found hanging from the ceiling of her rented flat in Royal Nest society at Mira Road (East) by a friend in the early hours … Read more

Bus returning with poll party rams into trola, RO decapitated

Udaipur : A bus returning with poll personnel and polling materials fell into gorge after ramming into a trola on Thursday evening in Rajsamand district. The team was returning after conducting election in Borwas gram panchyat under Bhim panchayat samiti. A returning officer was brutally killed while two policemen sustained injuries. The accident took place near … Read more

Born after 22-years of marriage, father names son ‘Congress’

  Udaipur : Family opposed his idea, relatives and friends ridiculed him. But nothing deterred this 46-year old man to name his only son ‘Congress’ who was born after 22 years of marriage. Vinod Jain, a building material supplier in Udaipur and a staunch party worker has been ecstatic after recently have received the birth certificate … Read more

PM to chair PRAGATI meeting tomorrow

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will chair the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI- the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, on 22nd January 2020. In the previous thirty one interactions of PRAGATI, projects worth over twelve lakh crores have been reviewed by the Prime Minister. In the last PRAGATI meeting of the year 2019, … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli jointly Inaugurate Integrated Check Post at Jogbani-Biratnagar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, along with Prime Minister of Nepal Shri K.P. Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani – Biratnagar today. Jogbani – Biratnagar is an important trade point between the two countries. The ICP is equipped with modern facilities. The second Integrated Check Post at Jogbani … Read more

Prime Minister greets Tripura on its Statehood Day

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted the people of the state of Tripura on the occasion of its statehood day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “We are proud of Tripura’s exemplary traditions and contribution to national development. It’s people are known for their industrious nature. I pray for the continued prosperity and … Read more

A couple sarpanch for over 30 years!

Udaipur : What is special if a couple becomes sarpanch of any village, perhaps nothing surprising. But at Goliyawada gram panchayat of Ghatol Panchayat Samiti in Banswara district, it has been a couple leading the highest post of village governance for 32 years now. Mohanlal Maida and wife Sharda Maida , popularly known as the sarpanch … Read more

Hindustan Zinc Financial Results Q3 : EBITDA up 8% on higher metal and silver production

Highlights for the quarter EBITDA at Rs. 2,288 Crore, up 8% q-o-q Mined metal production at 235kt, up 7% q-o-q Refined metal production at 219kt, up 4% q-o-q Silver production at 149 MT, up 11% q-o-q Mumbai : Hindustan Zinc Limited, the leading global integrated producer of zinc, lead and silver, reported its results for … Read more

Delhi Police Commissioner reviews security measures ahead of Republic Day, Assembly polls

In view of Republic Day celebrations and upcoming assembly elections, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik has held meetings with senior officers and emphasised on anti-terror measures, crime prevention and security arrangements in the national capital. Mr Patnaik also directed personnel to be utmost and take preventive action keeping in view of anti-terror measures like tenant … Read more

Indian Forest Service(Main) Examination-2019 result declared

On the basis of the results of the Indian Forest Services (Main) Examination, 2019 held by the Union Public Service Commission from 1st December to 8th December, 2019, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Personality Test for selection to the Indian Forest Service Examination-2019 (Group ‘A’). Candidature of these candidates is … Read more

Ministry of HRD to partner with Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for Online Youth Parliament Programme to commemorate 70th anniversary of Indian Constitution

Ministry of HRD and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs are partnering together  for Online Youth Parliament Programme to commemorate 70 years of Constitution. In this regard a meeting was held in the Ministry of HRD  between Secretary, MHRD Shri Amit Khare; Secretary, M/o Parliamentary Affairs Shri Rajendra S Shukla and CBSE Chairperson, Ms Anita Karwal in New Delhi … Read more